The trouble with Federer is that when he's had lulls before he's been able to come back. However, I wonder what you all think, but something feels very different to me about his situation at the moment. I can't explain it exactly, and maybe the fact that I despise him is colouring my view, along with my total bias towards Andy of course lol, but Federer slipping down the rankings a bit is starting to feel possible. I wouldn't say probable, but definitely possible.

I care very much about Federer's ranking. Watching him slip to five would be hilarious. If he could also not qualify for the WTF I'd be beside myself lol.

... though I'd take great satisfaction in paying back those smugfed fans from last year by cheering Andy to a comprehensive victory over Fed while I'm at the O2 this year - would be worth allowing him to qualify for that!